A Kactuus team member soft washing a building façade

Façade cleaning · Ida-Virumaa

Façade cleaning & soft washing

Render, timber cladding, stone and plinths cleaned by soft wash, which doesn't drive water into the structure or damage the finish.

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Why façades get dirty

A façade builds up a layer you only notice when a clean patch next to it shows how dirty the wall actually was.

Algae on the north side

A north-facing wall never sees direct sun and stays wet for weeks. That's where the green layer appears fastest.

Exhaust film by the road

Buildings along a road collect soot and exhaust film, which turns pale render grey.

Mould in the render

Porous render holds moisture. Mould doesn't stay on the surface — it works in if it isn't removed in time.

The building looks older

A clean façade takes years off a building without a single repair. For a business that's a straight reputation question.

Soft washing keeps the finish intact

High pressure drives water behind render and cladding boards, where it leaks or freezes in winter, and strips the finish off painted surfaces. On a façade we use low pressure and a solution that does the work chemically rather than by force.

  1. 01

    Inspection

    We check the façade material, the state of the finish, how dirty it is, and access. That's what the quote is built on.

  2. 02

    Preparation

    We cover windows, doors, electrical connections and planting, and pre-wet the surfaces.

  3. 03

    Cleaning solution

    We apply the solution at low pressure from the bottom up, so it spreads evenly and doesn't streak.

  4. 04

    Dwell time

    We let the solution work. It breaks down algae, mould and grime, so none of it has to be scraped off by force.

  5. 05

    Rinse

    We rinse top down at low pressure, watching that water doesn't get behind the joints.

  6. 06

    Protective treatment

    On request we apply a protective coat that keeps the façade clean for longer and slows the algae coming back.

Which surfaces it suits

Soft washing suits anything high pressure would damage — which is most façade materials.

  • Rendered and painted façades
  • Timber cladding and boarding
  • Plastic cladding and façade panels
  • Stone and brick walls, plinths
  • Garden furniture and canopies
  • Houses, apartment buildings and commercial premises

What the price covers

  • Façade inspection and an exact quote
  • Algae, mould and exhaust film removed
  • Windows, doors and planting protected
  • Low-pressure soft wash with a purpose-made solution
  • Site cleaned up afterwards
  • Liability insurance across the whole job

Guaranteed

or we redo it

Where we clean façades

Our core area is Narva, Narva-Jõesuu, Sillamäe, Jõhvi, Kohtla-Järve, Ahtme, Kiviõli and Toila — all of Ida-Virumaa. For larger jobs we travel elsewhere in Estonia too.

NarvaNarva-JõesuuSillamäeJõhviKohtla-JärveAhtmeKiviõliToilaTallinnTartu

Frequently asked questions

What does façade cleaning cost?

We quote per m², because the price depends on the façade area, the material, the height and access. Send a photo or the measurements and we'll send an exact price within 24 hours — free and with no obligation.

Does soft washing really get a façade clean?

Yes. The solution does the work, not the pressure — it breaks down algae, mould and grime, which then rinse off. The result is more even than pressure washing, because no patch gets scoured harder than the one next to it.

Will a painted façade survive washing?

An intact paint layer takes soft washing well — which is exactly why we don't use pressure. If the paint is already flaking in places, we check it at the inspection and tell you honestly if washing would take it off along with the dirt.

How often should a façade be washed?

Usually every 2–4 years. Shaded and north-facing walls need it more often, sun-facing walls less.

Do you clean tall buildings?

Yes. Taller façades are cleaned from a lift or in a safety harness. Apartment buildings and commercial premises are our core clients.

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Why soft washing matters for painted walls

Get a price for your façade

Send a photo or your façade measurements and we'll send an exact quote within 24 hours. Free, no obligation.